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Now is the time to harness the power of the built environment to uphold and support human rights and remove forced and child labor from the building materials supply chain. Grace Farms welcomes leaders from the architecture, engineering, construction, tech, government, manufacturing, non-profits, real estate, and academic sectors to the Design for Freedom Summit to advance the movement and create true market transformation. Attendees will engage with the latest research and technology to actualize the Design for Freedom Principles: to find and address forced labor, pursue ethical decarbonization and prioritize circularity. The 2025 Design for Freedom Summit ...
State Representative Alabama Melissa Sheffield, Assoc. AIA Alaska OPEN Arizona Sara Ghaemi, Assoc. AIA Arkansas Justice Barnes, Assoc. AIA California Liam Hanlon, Assoc. AIA Colorado Mo Zaina, Assoc. AIA Connecticut Ersa Llakmani, Assoc. AIA Delaware Christine Olshan, Assoc. AIA District of Columbia (D.C.) Danielle Encela McCormick, Assoc. AIA Florida Abigail Korn, Assoc. AIA Georgia Chris Tromp, Assoc. AIA Hawaii Henry Schneider, IV, Assoc. AIA Idaho Katherine Leija, Assoc. AIA Illinois Rachel Wiesbrock, Assoc. AIA Indiana ...
Chair 2025 Darral Tate, AIA Vice Chair 2025 Brett Wedding, AIA Associate Representative to the AIA Board of Directors 2025 Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA Associate Representative to the AIA Strategic Council 2025 Saakshi Terway, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2025-26 for Advocacy Ricardo Maga Rojas, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2026-26 for Knowledge Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2024-25 for Climate Action Cooper Moore, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2024-25 for Value Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2025-26 for Strategic Partnerships Asa Santa Cruz, Assoc. AIA CACE Liaison ...
Please join us for a COTE book talk on 17 April, 1-2pm ET. Carl Elefante will present about the book and discuss it with reviewer Lori Ferriss. This session is presented by COTE national and the AIA Middle Tennessee chapter COTE. Register at this link . This session is FREE and worth 1 CE/LU. Going for Zero : Decarbonizing the Built Environment on the Path to Our Urban Future is Carl Elefante’s message to the profession honed over the course of his significant career: as a practitioner dedicated to breathing new life into old buildings, as a visionary leader of the profession, and as an emissary communicating the importance of architecture to the public. ...
COTE Top Ten for Students: Now Two Categories – and Registration Deadline is April 9 The registration deadline for the ACSA/AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition is coming up – it’s April 9. Learn more here: https://www.acsa-arch.org/competitions/2025-cote-competition/ . WHY a student competition Architects play a crucial role in addressing both the causes and effects of climate change through the design of the built environment. Innovative design thinking is key to producing architecture that meets human needs for both function and delight, adapts to climate change projections, continues to support the health and well-being of inhabitants despite ...
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Growing up in a military family, Andrea Simpson, AIA developed the ability to adapt to various environments, a skill that has defined her professional journey. From earning her architecture degree at Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) to assuming leadership roles in major professional organizations, she has continuously evolved and thrived. Simpson began her architectural career at Giattina Aycock Studio in Birmingham, Alabama, before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, to work with Gensler. She later held positions at HEERY International and THW Design before transitioning to the commercial furniture industry ...
Learning programs directly covering Health, Safety, and Welfare topics will receive LU|HSW credit. For a learning activity to qualify as HSW, it must meet the following criteria: Content must directly support the HSW definition Content must include one of more of the AIA CES acceptable HSW topics​ At least 75 percent of the content must be on HSW The following three standards must be met for a course to qualify for HSW credit. Content must directly support the HSW definition Licensed architects and affiliated design professionals have, in their professional practice, a positive duty to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. Learning ...
Dear Members of the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, I’m honored to serve as the 2025 President of the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health in this milestone year—our 80th Anniversary! It’s humbling to reflect on the Academy’s legacy over the past eight decades—shaping spaces that bring healing, hope, and life to our communities around the world. As I looked back at our history, I was struck by the list of past presidents, beginning with Carl A. Erickson, who led the organization in 1945, when it was then called the Committee on Architecture for Health. Imagine the sense of purpose our founders must have felt in that transformative year—when World ...
In her reflective December article, Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC – AIA’s 100th President – wrote about how she and AIA leaders helped secure the future of the Institute and our profession. “More Members,” “More Money,” and “More Mission” were the focus of 2024 and created a foundation for us all in 2025. In order to secure our future, change is inevitable, and the AIA Knowledge Communities, including Regional & Urban Design (RUDC), will be in the process of evolution this year. As the 2025 Chair, I’m excited for this opportunity to help chart our future in collaboration with the RUDC Leadership Group (including six new leaders!) and with all of you. ...
The National Associates Committee 's (NAC) 2025 Annual Meeting took place from January 9th to 11th at Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville, TN. As a key member group of the AIA, the NAC fosters inclusivity and provides a platform for all associate members. This year's gathering brought together 63 state representatives and advisory committee members, creating a vibrant environment for collaboration and growth. Day 1 allowed attendees to settle into Nashville, engage in optional outings, and explore the city before the official program began. The evening set the tone for the event with a welcoming dinner at Turner Dining Lodge, followed by a lively campfire, offering ...
As I step into the role of Chair for Custom Residentials Architects Network (CRAN ® ) in 2025, I find myself reflecting on my first experience with this incredible community and how it has influenced my journey as an architect. I vividly remember attending my first CRAN Symposium—a moment that left me feeling not only empowered and included but also like I had a group of mentors who were there for me whenever I needed guidance. At the time, I was a sole practitioner and working as a residential architect amidst a sea of large commercial firms in New York City. That sense of belonging meant the world to me. One of CRAN’s greatest strengths is its sense of ...
Designing net-zero energy educational buildings: Case studies in excellence January 28 | 2–3pm ET | Earns 1 LU / HSW Explore the principles, challenges, and successes of designing net-zero energy educational buildings by exploring two award-winning case studies: The Frank and Maureen Wilkens Science and Engineering Center in Cape Cod, and Bard High School Early College . Gain insights into the strategies and innovations that allowed these projects to achieve net-zero energy goals while fulfilling educational needs. Sponsored by the Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) . Learn more & register > https://aiau.aia.org/course/det ...